CLEAN: British court approves eviction of Occupy London protesters

CLEAN: British court approves eviction of Occupy London protesters

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Social Studies, Moral Science, Business

9th - 10th Grade

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The transcript discusses the importance of supporting change and the legal expectations surrounding a case involving the City of London and the Highways Act. It highlights the negative impact of corporations leaving properties vacant for land banking, emphasizing the moral imperative to utilize empty buildings. The transcript concludes with reflections and questions about societal responsibilities.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the legal basis that the City of London used in their case?

Corporate Law

Environmental Protection Act

Highways Act

Property Act

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the speaker's stance on the outcome of the legal case?

They were indifferent to the outcome.

They were certain of losing.

They were confident of winning.

They hoped for a better outcome.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why do corporations leave properties vacant, according to the speaker?

To avoid taxes

To reduce maintenance costs

To land bank and borrow cheaply

To increase property value

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the moral imperative mentioned regarding empty buildings?

To sell them at a profit

To demolish them

To renovate them

To use them

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the speaker encourage individuals to do in the final section?

Ignore the issue

Support corporate interests

Reflect on the moral responsibilities

Invest in vacant properties